C++ Gameplay and UI Programmers

1 week ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Yelzkizi Full time

Job Description

We are Grinding Gear Games, creators of the award-winning dark fantasy Action RPG Path of Exile. We're a diverse and inclusive studio of more than 175 world-class developers based in Auckland, New Zealand and we're currently expanding the Path of Exile 2 development team.

We seek experiencedC++ Gameplay and UI Programmers to join our incredibly talented team.

Location: On-site in Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand
Relocation assistance (for the right candidate, if needed)
Full time position - 40 hours a week

The position includes the following duties:

  • Provide software development services
  • Design gameplay elements of Path of Exile using modern C++
  • Plan, maintain, analyse and review implementations of programming code
  • Maintain consistent communication with directors and colleagues
  • Work to strict deadlines and schedules
Skills & Requirements

We are seeking someone with:

  • Strong knowledge of modern C++
  • Excellent communication skills
  • At least 6-months of commercial game programming experience in a professional studio

Must be able to pass our technical C++ programming test (approximately one hour long)

Pluses:

  • Experience with our game, Path of Exile
How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements, please email your resume, some C++ code samples and a cover letter .comwith your name and role you are applying for in the subject line.

No phone calls or agencies, please.

Remote work environment.

About the Company

Grinding Gear Games is the developer and publisher of Path of Exile, the award-winning dark fantasy online Action RPG. Founded and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, the company was established in 2006 and released Path of Exile in 2013, winning GameSpot's PC Game of the Year Award that year. Since then, we have continued to evolve Path of Exile with over 30 expansions, eventually winning the 2020 BAFTA award for Best Evolving Game.

At the ExileCon convention in 2019, we announced Path of Exile 2, a AAA sequel to Path of Exile. Alongside continued expansion to the original game, Path of Exile 2 is in full production and we're looking for world-class artists, animators and programmers to help us create it. If this sounds like you, come be part of our story and join us at Grinding Gear Games

What we offer:

Our work hours are flexible, with core hours from 11.00am to 3.30pm.

We have a huge selection of free drinks for all the staff to enjoy while working. Think of a convenience store's range of drinks a few metres from your desk Our rec rooms are stocked up daily with healthy snacks and a rotating range of seasonal fresh fruit and yoghurt, and catered meals are offered every week as part of our Monday mid-morning meetings.

When the work is done, we invite all staff to attend our expansion launch parties and Christmas parties to celebrate the effort they've put towards Path of Exile.

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